Dinosaur Boy
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Over the summer, Sawyer turns half stegosaurus. Suddenly he can’t get enough salad, or keep the dog from stealing the tennis balls he uses to cover his razor-sharp spikes. Author’s note.
ISBN: 9781492605379
JLG Release: Jun 2015
Sensitive Areas:
No sensitive areas
Topics:
Stegosaurus
, Dinosaurs
, Bullying
, Friendship
, Extraterrestrial beings
, Rescues
, Schools
, Family life
Awards & Honors
2015 Cybils Awards Nomination, Elementary / Middle Grade Speculative Fiction
Praise & Reviews
Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:
Book List, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
School Library Journal
A group of scientists conduct an experiment that goes terribly wrong, introducing dinosaur genes into their own DNA, passing it down to their own grandchildren. Over the summer, Sawyer begins to grow plates out of his back and a tail like a stegosaurus. He must face returning to school with his new appearance, enduring the taunts of other children. A group of scientists conduct an experiment that goes terribly wrong, introducing dinosaur genes into their own DNA, passing it down to their own grandchildren. Over the summer, Sawyer begins to grow plates out of his back and a tail like a stegosaurus. He must face returning to school with his new appearance, enduring the taunts of other children. The new principal sticks up for Sawyer and expels the students who poke fun. But something’s wrong. Sawyer and his friends begin to wonder what happened to these expelled students; they seem to have disappeared. Their investigation turns up some wild discoveries—could their principal be an alien? Are the students alive? This story blends themes about fitting in, making friends, and tackling challenges. Oakes emphasizes the effects of bullying and peer pressure. There are also plenty of fun science and sci-fi ideas woven throughout. The trim size and plot-driven pacing make this an ideal recommendation for reluctant readers. VERDICT A fun and funny read with layers of deeper issues.—Cynde Suite, Bartow County Library System, Adairsville, GA
Book Details
ISBN
9781492605379
First Release
June 2015
Genre
Fic
Dewey Classification
Fic
Trim Size
Page Count
224
Accelerated Reader
Level 5.1; Points: 7;
Scholastic Reading Counts
Level 4.5; Points: 11;
Lexile
Level 730L
Format
Print Book
Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Jabberwocky
Potentially Sensitive Areas
No sensitive areas
Topics
Stegosaurus, Dinosaurs, Bullying, Friendship, Extraterrestrial beings, Rescues, Schools, Family life,
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